Going green is a concept that has been receiving a lot of attention lately. I’d be lying if I said the concept was gaining rave revues. The truth is, many are at odds with regard to the impact that going green could have, with regards to it’s timeliness to effectively impact our environment or it’s…
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Your Healthy Lifestyle Starts At Home
The average home has more bacteria and toxic materials than what is found in the environment. Almost 80% of poisoning cases originate from kitchens. The golden rule says that boiled and prepared food must not get into contact with raw, unprepared food. The ideal place for bacteria development is in kitchen cabinets, which should be…
Home Ventilation Systems
There are three main types of ventilation systems. Forced-air ventilation systems These blow dry air into your house from the roof space above the ceiling. They work best where there is a decent amount of space in the roof. The roof space must also be dry and reasonably warm on sunny winter days. Note: Strictly…
The Insulation Of Death Or The Breath Of Life….
The government has introduced its great plan to insulate even more our New Zealand Homes. From 1979 it was made mandatory for all New Zealand Homes to have insulation put into the ceiling and walls when built. The material used for the insulation is not only carcinogenic but is also creating an environment that’s just…
Why Is It That Our Houses Are Hard And Expensive To Heat – Moisture
A damp home is hard to heat and can make you and your children sick. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for respiratory problems such as asthma. Dampness encourages mould and mildew which can also harm your health. Damp homes also deteriorate more quickly, and they’re uncomfortable to live in. There…
Home Dampness Tips
New Zealand is renowned for damp winters, both inside and out. If you hang your washing in the spare room on Monday, chances are it will still be wet on Thursday. A damp home is hard to heat and can make your family ill. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for…